Losing Oil, possibly burning it?

[Captain KRM P5]

if you are making hard enough left turns that your oil light is coming on, you are more than likely starving that last cylinder of oil. this is why some companies make baffled oil pans. sadly we're not lucky enough to have one quite yet. i would refrain from doing those types of turns unless you want to spin a rod bearing like my brother did the exact same way on his car. that will pretty much leave you with the option of buying a new or used engine.

 

[Captain KRM P5]

my p5 burns the oil common defect of that engine

how do you figure?

 

[wannabe]

it had to develop the problem? do you check.change your own oil?

yes. and the last couple have drained less oil than it used to.

 

[wannabe]

if you are making hard enough left turns that your oil light is coming on, you are more than likely starving that last cylinder of oil. this is why some companies make baffled oil pans. sadly we're not lucky enough to have one quite yet. i would refrain from doing those types of turns unless you want to spin a rod bearing like my brother did the exact same way on his car. that will pretty much leave you with the option of buying a new or used engine.

hard to explain, but i'm not driving like that...first time it did it was a semi hard left turn, there was a car coming so i jumped on it and turned. after i saw the light come on, i immediately checked the oil level. it was about a half quart low. so i filled it back up and didnt see the light again. i went home and changed the oil, making sure i put in the correct amount. since then i have been turning like a gramma..nice and slow. when the light comes on now, i am usually turning pretty slowly. but now, the problem is not showing itself now until the oil is much lower. like this last time i was a full quart low. i really dont want this to zoom-zoom-boom me, which is why i was searching for feedback...

 

[wannabe]

bump...sick of checking oil at least once a week....

 

[Protege52003]

bump...sick of checking oil at least once a week....

are you loosing it that fast???? i changed my oil last week and it was well over due......was not low though. i check mine on a regular basis becasue the worst thing you can do for your engine is run low on oil. as long as you keep it full you will be fine.

-R

 

[wannabe]

im not losing it that quickly, but i'm adding prolly a 1/4 qt a week or so...just seems to be a little excessive...

 

[JCell]

i usually end up having to add a quart between oil changes

 

[Protege52003]

^^^


yeah, that does seem like a lot.

are you driving hard

 

[Protege52003]

i usually end up having to add a quart between oil changes

how many miles between changes for you?

 

[Protege52003]

i change my oil every 2k miles

Jcell for teh win!!!

wow, every 2K? seems like a short time!

 

[wannabe]

^^^


yeah, that does seem like a lot.

are you driving hard

not really...i try to let it warm up a bit before driving and i never redline....i may take it to 5k or so, but i never consider it hard driving.

 

[Rdshark1]

We did the "oil consumption" testing at the dealer at roughly 10k miles (02 P5). They promptly replaced my engine. This works best if you still have a warranty.

 

[wannabe]

We did the "oil consumption" testing at the dealer at roughly 10k miles (02 P5). They promptly replaced my engine. This works best if you still have a warranty.

yeah...75k....no warranty...

 

[justanotheradikt]

We did the "oil consumption" testing at the dealer at roughly 10k miles (02 P5). They promptly replaced my engine. This works best if you still have a warranty.

seriously? i may have to go in and check that bad boy out!!!

 

[Rdshark1]

seriously? i may have to go in and check that bad boy out!!!

No doubt. I highly recommend de-modding your car (as needed) before arriving at your service center (sssh)

 

[justanotheradikt]

nothing on the engine...just gotta put the rest of the intake stuff on....damn hope i can find it. motor number 4 here i come!!!!

 

[Rdshark1]

Ouch...good luck with that.

 

[idrivemazda]

Damn im having the same problem with the whole turning and engine light coming on. I'm so clueless but then i look at my engine cover/valve cover and there is a quater size oil leak by the oil cap. So im thinking is it from there im loosing my oil. Then my dad says its one of my valves that is messed up because there is a ticking noise from the engine and clunking noise and thats whats robbing the horse power and oil. Where should i start by fixing this problem? is it common on these cars? oh and i did one more thing i checked my spark plugs and they are done so i replaced them and less then 3 mths i had to replace them help guys?

 

[idrivemazda]

anybod wants to help me please I got beat by a honda civic yesterday it's embarassing!my car needs help!